Anna Wintour unexpectedly leaves her position as editor-in-chief of American Vogue after 37 years

(Dan Tri) - Anna Wintour's departure from her position as Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue magazine will close an important chapter in the history of fashion publishing and leave a deep void that is difficult for anyone to fill.

According to confirmation from reputable sources in the fashion industry such as The Daily Front Row , WWD and Business of Fashion , Ms. Anna Wintour - the powerful icon who has shaped the appearance of American Vogue for nearly 4 decades - will leave her position as editorial content leader of this prestigious monthly publication.

This information was officially announced at a staff meeting on Thursday morning, June 26 (US time).

Vogue is currently searching for a successor to the role of Editor-in-Chief, who will report directly to Wintour. Meanwhile, the “fashion queen” will continue to hold senior positions at Condé Nast, the parent company that owns Vogue , Vanity Fair , GQ , Architectural Digest and many other major media brands.

Anna Wintour is the head honcho at the annual "Met Gala" event (Photo: X).

Anna Wintour will serve as Condé Nast's global chief content officer and Vogue 's global editor-in-chief, continuing to oversee the strategic direction of the publications internationally.

In an internal message to the Vogue team, she said: “Anyone working in the creative field understands the importance of constantly evolving in their work.

When I became Editor-in-Chief of Vogue , I was always eager to demonstrate that there was a new, bold approach to redefining an American fashion magazine.”

At 75, Anna Wintour's passion has never diminished. She continues to assert her influence as a global content strategist.

Veteran editor Anna Wintour has been associated with American Vogue since 1988, taking over the role of Editor-in-Chief from her predecessor Grace Mirabella. From the very beginning, she quickly carried out a "revolution" to reshape the magazine in a more modern, bold and public-friendly direction.

The November 1988 cover of Vogue surprised the fashion world with Anna Wintour's talent (Photo: Vogue).

One of the most iconic decisions that kicked off Wintour’s tenure was the cover of the November 1988 issue. The photo captured the moment when model Michaela Bercu wore a simple pair of jeans worth $50 (about 1.3 million VND) combined with a high-end Christian Lacroix sweater worth $10,000 (more than 260 million VND).

Shot by renowned photographer Peter Lindbergh, the photo not only caught attention for its interesting contrast between high fashion and everyday life, but also marked the first time denim appeared on the cover of Vogue .

In the front row of every fashion show, the best seat is always reserved for Anna Wintour. She only needs to be referred to by the name "Anna", simple enough to make the entire industry bow in recognition.

The cool look, classic bob haircut and inseparable sunglasses have become an unchanging part of the "uncrowned queen" in the world fashion world.

Wintour's influence, however, extends far beyond her image. Her greatest legacy lies in making fashion an integral part of contemporary cultural life.

It was her strategic vision that helped Vogue go beyond the framework of a specialized publication, becoming a bridge between the creative industry and politics , arts and entertainment.

From putting actors, singers and politicians on the cover - something once considered "unconventional" - to shaping the aesthetic of an entire generation, Wintour has redefined the role of an editor in chief in the 21st century.

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